January/February 2011

January/February 2011 ~ Volume 10, No. 1
In this issue...
DSACC Updates..................... P. 2
Letter from the 2011 President
Monthly Articles...................... P. 3
Birthdays.................................. P. 4
Kid’s Korner............................ P. 4
Announcements...................... P. 5
Golf Tournament
Second Saturday
CAP Program
Calendar Link
Thank You’s............................. P. 6
Holiday Social Photos
Volunteer Spotlight.................. P. 6
Eye-Q Cares
Tell Us Your Story.................... P. 7
2011 Calendar......................... P. 8
Articulos en Espanol................ P. 9-10
Resources................................ P. 11
Sweetheart Luncheon & Fashion Show
Tickets & Sponsorships Are Available Now!
Come join us as we highlight
our sweethearts who will be
honoring some other very special sweethearts! This cryptic
description of our upcoming
luncheon describes it all as our
loved ones with Down syndrome
escort a major volunteer, sponsor, or agency partner representative in an upbeat, fun fashion
show.
An Educator of the Year and Service Provider of the Year will be
honored, as well. The honorees
are selected from parent nominations. See information in the
dedicated article on page 7 on
how you can nominate an educator and/or service provider who
has made a significant difference
in the life of your loved one with
Down syndrome.
FAQ’s for you – The event will be
held Saturday, February 12, 2011
with doors opening at 10:30
am and lunch seating at 11:30
am. The luncheon will be held
at International Catering located
at 4277 N. West Ave. in Fresno.
You can purchase tickets by going to www.dsacc.org and downloading the brochure and submitting it via mail, E-mail, or fax.
You may also purchase tickets at
the DSACC office. Tickets are
$35.00 per person. Tickets will
be $50.00 at the door (if there
are any available seats).
There are two sponsorship levels
available. Heart of Gold Sponsorship is $1,000.00 or greater.
Sponsors will receive prominent
signage at the event, mention in
the program, table recognition,
and publicity in the DSACC newsletter. Heart of Gold Sponsors
may also choose one representative to walk in the fashion show
and will receive 10 tickets to the
event. True Blue Sponsorship is
$500.00. Sponsors will receive
mention in the program, table
recognition, and mention in the
DSACC newsletter. True Blue
Sponsors will receive 4 tickets to
the event.
Fashions will be provided by
Patrick James Men’s Clothing,
Coldwater Creek of Fig Garden
Village, Old Navy, Espi’s Kids of
Visalia and Verdalee.
Thanks to our early sponsors:
Dr. and Mrs. Sukhjit Purewal,
The Allshouse Family, Daniel and
Jami De La Cerda of Diamond
Learning Center, International
Catering, Snapshot Media, Volt
Entertainment, Eye-Q Cares
philanthropy team, and Orloff
Jewelers.
DSACC Updates
Executive Director:
A letter from 2011
Board President, Jane Feist
Kate Henry
Office Manager:
Danielle Hananouchi
The Extra is funded in part by
The Fansler Foundation.
Happy New Year from your friends at DSACC!
You can’t possibly know by reading this how much I
truly mean those words. I hope you and your family
embark on a joyous new year in 2011 and realize the
wonder of being blessed by your association with a
person with Down syndrome.
Newsletter Editor:
Danielle Hananouchi
[email protected]
Spanish Language Editor:
Lourdes Arias
[email protected]
For our family, we have come to realize on a very personal level how many blessings we have been given
through our daughter, Teagan. If not for the fact that
she happens to have Down syndrome, we would never have become firmly entrenched in this thing called
the Down Syndrome Association of Central California.
This is an organization that I firmly believe in because
of the heart it has for fellowship opportunities, education, information, and community awareness.
Contact Information:
Down Syndrome Association of Central California
4277 W. Richert Ave. Suite 102
Fresno, CA 93722
Phone: (559) 228-0411
Fax: (559) 228-0414
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.dsacc.org
Statement of Policy and Disclaimer:
The Extra is the periodic newsletter of (DSACC) Down Syndrome
Association of Central California, which serves Central California.
Subscription is free to members & friends of the Association.
As I prepare to take the chair of our past president
and amazing founder, Denise Allshouse, I am struck
by how far she has taken a fledgling little support
organization called FADSS to where we are in 2011.
Denise has been gifted with a precise vision and the
motivation to see it realized. I am truly honored to
sit with her on the Board. I hope I can fulfill the position of President this year in a way that makes her
proud.
DSACC is affiliated with N.D.S.C and N.D.S.S.
The Extra reports items of interest related to Down syndrome, so
that the reader may make informed decisions concerning Down
syndrome related issues. Any opinions, findings and conclusions, or
recommendations expressed in The Extra are those of the individual
authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the officers,
Board of Directors, DSACC organization or its membership. All medical related issues should be thoroughly discussed with your doctor
before being implemented. DSACC does not endorse the writings of
any individual, professional, or organization.
2011 Officers and Board of Directors
Kate, our Executive Director, and Danielle, our Office
Manager, have given DSACC an organizational structure that will serve us well for years to come. Their
efficiency and management is directing us into a new
level of service to the Down syndrome community.
Jane Feist - President
Bill Leist - Vice President
Marie Harder - Secretary
Lourdes Arias - Treasurer
Denise Allshouse - Past President
Members At Large
This year, we will again be working to help our community accept, include, and appreciate our loved
ones with Down syndrome. I hope you have a strong
desire to do the same.
Jeremy Bishel
Paris Boone
Daniel Christensen
Seth Manfredi
Tony Phillips
Efrain Tovar
Jennifer Whiting
Jane Feist, President
***Office Hours***
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am until 4pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 9am until Noon
Also open for scheduled events, and by appointment
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Monthly Articles
D.A.D.S.
By: Ryan Jones
Hey all you D.A.D.S. out there,
I can honestly say I have never
been more excited about our
D.A.D.S. group. In our last
meeting, we had a new
member attend. This makes our
total of dads that have attended
our meetings up to a total of ten
DADS!!! We are growing. If we
could get all ten dads to attend
one meeting, we would be on our
way to becoming the group we
always talked about. The new
year has arrived, and I know I am
ready to make this group the
strongest it has ever been, so let’s
shoot to make our January meeting the BIG one. I would like the
D.A.D.S. Group to host a charity
poker tournament. If any one is
interested, please give the office a
call at 559-228-0411 or shoot me
an E-mail at [email protected].
Reminder: Our meetings are held
the third Monday of the month at
6pm at Round Table Pizza on
Willow and Herndon
UPCOMING MEETINGS: January
17 & February 21.
Come hungry and show your support for our group and our kids.
Let’s make this next meeting our
best yet!
Once again thank you to all of our
dads for your support and have a
great New Year!
Grandparents: Keeping it safe for your grandchild
The New Year is a great time to
consider making a few changes.
Whether this is your first grandchild or you have had tiny footsteps in your house before, take
the time to check your childproofing in the kitchen, bathroom,
bedroom and in any other areas
where injury could result. A few
minutes to do that safety check
could be the most important few
minutes you spend caring for your
grandchild.
Many young children experience
the world by putting things in
their mouths, so watch out for
small objects (like coins or
refrigerator magnets) that they
can swallow and any substance
that could be harmful if eaten.
And of course, if you haven’t
gotten around to it yet, change
the batteries in all smoke
detectors. In addition to the
usual cabinet latches and
removing access to mini blind
cords, remember to think of what
is unique to your grandchild when
child-proofing.
Your grandchild who happens to
have Down syndrome may have
some difficulty hearing or
communicating. You may feel that
taking a few extra precautions is
a good idea, because you aren’t
sure if verbally telling them “no”
will be enough.
Here’s a list to help you get
started; be sure to add those
things to the list that are special
to your house (like stairs) or to
your grandchild:
•Keep all sharps in a locked
cabinet and breakable or glass
items out of reach.
•Dispose of all plastic grocery
bags or other plastic bags that
could cause suffocation.
•Keep an eye out for sharp
objects on walls, toys, cribs,
playpens, or strollers.
•Always pick up toys, so that no
one slips and falls on them.
Even though child-proofing is
never a substitute for adult
supervision, making sure that
your home is as safe as possible,
will help you to avoid injuries
and keep your grandchild out of
harm’s way.
*Photo Credit: Thomas Ovalle Photography
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Birthdays
January 2011 Birthday Celebrations * February 2011 Birthday Celebrations
If your birthday is not listed here, please call us and let us know.
We will publish missed birthdays.
Aaron Ray
Abraham Benitez
Adrian Pedraza
Aleksander Wickstrom
Alexandria Maggio
Aliyah Isabella Tovar
Andrea Varela
Anna Davis
Anna Predmore
Audrey Gutierrez
Carlos Williams Recinos
Charlie Allshouse
Diego Cisneros
E.J. Smith
Elijah De La Cerda
Ethan Hunter
Fatima Macias
Gerardo Reynoso
Guadalupe Ramos
Isabella Meza
Jack Welsh
Jaime Rayl
Javier Sanchez
Jennifer Johnson
Lauren Bergquist
Logan Dewey
Mia Figueroa
Monica Ruano
Phillip Sims
Sa-Riah Romo
Scott Nerland
Ximena Lopez-Ballin
Angel Jeff
Armando Rosales, Jr.
Ava Fernandes
Charis Crisco
Cristopher Vasquez
Dante David Rossette
Elijah Johnson
Jason Mullis
Jose Piceno
Katie Rose Cosby
Kelly Flepper
Lilianna Bourgeois
Mario Silva, Jr.
Mathew Schaak
Micah McDaniel
Mike Wright
Richard Peterson
Stephanie Cruz
Steven Sztukowksi
Uma Kirby
Angel Torres-Santiago
Brenda Anderson
Julio Ramirez
Paola Beatriz-Garcia
Max Vargas
Kid’s Korner
Which one of these is not like the others in each box? Tell which one is different and why.
See page 11 for the answers!
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Announcements
Tee Up for Down Syndrome
Save the Date
June 10, 2011
Creating a Plan
Creating A Plan (CAP) is a series of focused
workshops to help you complete all the steps
toward a high quality life for your loved one with
Down syndrome. Our first class will be on
More information to come in the
March/April Newsletter
February 23, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
and it will cover “Building a Circle of Support.”
Call the office at 228-0411 to sign up for this
free educational class.
Calendar Link
Second Saturday moves to
Quarterly schedule in 2011
It is not too late to purchase a calendar from
Calendar Link! You can customize your calendar to
begin at your month of choice. And, remember,
proceeds from each calendar purchased will be
donated to Down Syndrome Association of
Central California. Just go to: www.calendarlink.
org/dsacc and choose selected DSACC pictures or
upload your own personal pictures to create
your very own calendar!
Remember, we will be providing our Second Saturday Parents Program once every quarter. This means
that we will offer a chance to get together and share
on the second Saturday of the months of March,
May, August, and November only. After January 1,
2011, we will no longer offer this program monthly.
DSACC Wish List
Can you lend us a hand?
These are things we could really use at the
DSACC office:
Office Supplies-Copy paper, white and colors
Printer ink (call for info on type)
Warehouse shelving
Plastic bins
Cleaning Supplies-Paper towels
Antiseptic wipes
Kleenex
Silent Auction Items (non- perishable)
DSACC always welcomes cash contributions.
You can donate online by going to www.dsacc.org
and clicking on the DONATE button or by mailing
a check to:
DSACC
4277 West Richert Avenue, #102
Fresno, CA 93722
DSACC is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt organization.
Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent
allowed by law.
Volunteer Wish List
Dollars for Down Syndrome Coordinator: Duties include seeking out new businesses, keeping an up-to-date spreadsheet
listing the businesses who have cans, periodically visiting the
sites, and collecting the donations and securely bringing them
back to the DSACC office for appropriate deposit.
Special Events- We have many special events during the year
that utilize volunteers to organize and plan the events and assist attendees.
Outreach Events- Accompanied by staff or board members,
volunteers greet the public at conferences, public education
events and trade shows, providing information about DSACC.
Clerical Assistance- We provide a great deal of educational
material to the public, that material needs to be researched,
copied and collated. Other duties might include data entry,
materials management and newsletter production.
Young client supervision- Specially trained volunteers.
Occasionally, we have educational programs where childcare
is provided.
We also have a need for Spanish translators.
For more information, call the DSACC office at (559)288-0411.
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Thank You
Thank you for helping us fulfill our mission to enhance the quality of life for all people
whose lives are touched by Down syndrome.
Many thanks to...
...our November and December volunteers: Kathy Monty and Sally Fernandes (Third Thursday), Terry Van
Huss (November First Friday Guest Speaker), Marie Harder (November Second Saturday Guest Speaker),
Angelica Uribe (intern), and Allie Omandam (office volunteer).
...the following individuals for blessing our families with donations of toys and clothing: June and Jim
Pearson, Patricia Pearson Gulley, Pam Verdiere, IZAT of “Visual Changes”, Badia Hamdau of Phoenician
Gardens Restaurant, Rana Borno, Rania Alam, Dr. Maha El Sherif, Margaret Dixon, Virginia Dixon, and
Narmeen Hindyeh. Your donations touched the lives in great ways of many of our families and they want
you to know...we appreciate you!
Holiday Social
Thank you to everyone who made this event possible! Michelle Smith and Rick Radke for the delicious
tri-tip sandwiches, David and Margie McClain for their superb photography skills, Howard Jackson, Cameron
St. Clair, DSACC Board of Directors, Steve & Deby Hergenrader from Break the Barriers, Allie Omandam, Arturo
Arias, Shannon Johnson, Kyle Carlson, Cindy Zsiba, Leslie DeWeese, and Ryan Jones.
Volunteer Spotlight
Eye-Q Cares Committee
The doctors of EYE-Q Vision Care have always been about giving
back to the community they serve. In 2005 they challenged their
staff to give back as well. That year EYE-Q Cares was formed.
EYE-Q Cares is a committee of volunteers that fund-raise and serve
right here in the Central Valley. When they heard about all the
great things that the Down Syndrome Association of Central California were doing for our community they wanted to get involved.
The first thing EYE-Q Cares did was to make it possible for DSACC
to get polo shirts for their annual golf tournament. In the next few
months they plan to help DSACC with acquiring more donations for
their silent auction at the Sweetheart Luncheon in February. This
is only the beginning of a long lasting relationship between the
Down Syndrome Association and the EYE-Q Cares committee.
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*Photo Credit: Eye-Q
Educator and Service Provider of the Year Awards!
Parents Only, please take the time to nominate an educator and/or service provider who have made a
tremendous effort to enhance the quality of life of your loved one with Down syndrome. The following
information must be included in your nominations:
On page one include the name of the educator or service provider, where they work and their contact
information, your name and contact information and the name of your loved one with Down syndrome. For
the nomination, on two double spaced, typed pages or less, describe why you think your nominee should be
selected for this honor. Please do not include any identifying information in your nomination, such as name of
nominee, agency or school where they work, or your name or the name of your loved one with
Down syndrome. The nominations will be judged by an independent panel of judges who WILL NOT have
identifying information for the nominees. Hints for your nominations – include examples of what prompted
your nomination like advocacy efforts, inclusion and IEP team management, professionalism, other community
recognition they may have received, communication abilities, etc.
Good luck with nominations and please note that they MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE OFFICE NO LATER THAN
Wednesday, January 19, 2011. Nominations can be mailed to or dropped off at the office, E-mailed to
[email protected] or faxed to 559-228-0414.
Note: Honorees will be selected and notified no later than January 28th, 2011. The honorees selected will receive complimentary
tickets to the luncheon for themselves and the person submitting the nomination.
Footprints for the Future Conference
Our conference, Footprints for the Future, held on November 19th and 20th, was well attended and offered
great information to the participants. Because a main goal of the conference was to “start a
conversation” about plans for the future (about that day when parents may not be able to care for their
loved one with a disability), we provided plenty of information to get everyone thinking and talking! Our
guest speaker, Jo Ann Simons, MSW is a professional in the field of individuals with intellectual disabilities,
but she is also a mother of a 31 year old man with Down syndrome. She gave us a great perspective from
both sides of the discussion and shared many of the experiences she has had transitioning her son into a
high quality, independent life. In addition, attorney John Hastrup from McCormick, Barstow answered a
multitude of questions parents had about the legal aspects of planning for your child’s future.
If you missed the conference, please sign up to attend our workshop series on Creating A Plan, scheduled to
begin Spring 2011. See page 5 for more details.
Tell Us Your Story
Have you heard them say “everyone has a story”?
Well it’s true, and we would love to hear your
story. Maybe you could share a life changing
moment with your child, or a time that you came
to really appreciate something or someone in your
life. Just write it down and send it to us (e-mail
works best but on paper will work too). With your
permission, we may print it in our new feature
“Our Stories” in the bi-monthly newsletter or post
it on our website!
*Photo Credit: Thomas Ovalle Photography
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2011 Programs, Groups & Events Calendar
For more information or questions,
Call the DSACC Office 559.228.0411
Programs
Groups
First Friday
D.A.D.S.
Meetings held on 3rd Mondays at 6pm
Round Table Pizza on Willow and Herndon
Contact DSACC office for more information,
559.228.0411, E-mail Ryan at [email protected] or call
Arturo Arias at (559) 978-1686
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
January 17 & February 21
Meetings are held at DSACC office, 10am to Noon
January 7, 2011: Guest Speaker - Bobbie Coulbourne,
Director of Parent Training Information and The
Family Empowerment Center, Exceptional Parents
Unlimited - advocating for your child at school
February 4, 2011: Guest Speaker - Lorie Ollivier,
Behavioral Specialist - Keeping your child safe,
relationships and abuse prevention
Board Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday
of the month, 5:30pm, DSACC Office
Events
Second Saturday
Meetings are held at DSACC office, 10am to Noon
March 12, 2011: Guest Speaker - TBD - Tell us your
story; for more information, call the DSACC office
Sweetheart Luncheon & Fashion Show
International Catering Company
Saturday, February 12, 2011
10:30am to 1:30pm
Purchase your tickets no later than February 4
Third Thursday
Meetings are held at United Methodist Church,
10am to Noon
January 20, 2011: Guest Speaker - Jo Shear Occupational Therapist and mother to a grown
son with Down syndrome
February 17, 2011: Guest Speaker - Carlie McCorvey of
the Mended Little Hearts support group
Sweetheart Dance
Break the Barriers
7pm to 9:30pm
Friday, February 18, 2011
Evening Dress Attire
Please bring 2 non-perishable food items
to be donated to a local food bank
Creating A Plan (CAP)
Tee Up For Down Syndrome
“Building a Circle of Support”
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 6:30pm
Please call 559-228-0411 to RSVP
Fig Garden Golf Course
Friday, June 12, 2011
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2011 Calendario, de Grupos y Eventos
Llame a la Oficina de DSACC Si Tiene Preguntas
559.228.0411
Grupos
Programas
Primer Viernes
D.A.D.S.
Las juntas son en la oficina de DSACC, de10am al medio día
Las Juntas son el Tercer Lunes del Mes a las 6pm
Round Table Pizza en la Willow y Herndon
Comuníquese con la oficina de DSACC para mas
información, 559.228.0411 o con
Arturo Arias al (559) 978-1686
JUNTAS POR VENIR: Enero 17 y Febrero 21
Enero 7, 2011: Orador - Bobbie Coulbourne, Director
de Entrenamiento para Padres y el Centro de Apoyo
para Familias, Exceptional Parents Unlimited – abogar
por su hijo en la escuela
Febrero 4, 2011: Orador – Lorie Ollivier, Behavioral
Specialist - Mantener a su hijo a salvo, relaciones y
prevención de abuso
Juntas de la Mesa Directiva son el tercer miér-
Segundo Sábado
Eventos
Marzo 12, 2011: Orador – Le avisaremos
después- Cuéntenos su historia; para mas
información, llame a la oficina de DSACC
Almuerzo del día de la Amistad y
Desfile de Modas
coles Del mes, a las 5:30pm, en la Oficina de DSACC
Las Juntas son en la oficina de DSACC, de 10am al medio día
International Catering Company
Sabado, February 12, 2011
10:30am a 1:30pm
Compre sus boletos no más tarde que el 4 de Febrero
Tercer Jueves
Las juntas son en la Iglesia United Methodist de,
10am al Medio Día
Enero 20, 2011: Orador- Jo Shear - Terapeuta
Ocupacional y madre de un joven adulto con
síndrome de Down
Febrero 17, 2011: Orador - Carlie McCorvey de
Mended Little Hearts (Reparar Pequeños Corazones)
grupo de apoyo
Baile de la Amistad
Break the Barriers
7pm a 9:30pm
Viernes, 18 de febrero, 2011
Vestido de Noche
Favor de traer 2 platillos de comida que no se eche a
perder para donarlos al banco de comida
Crear Un Plan (CAP)
Tee Up Para sindrome de Down
“Desarrollando un Circulo de Apoyo”
Miércoles, Febrero 23, 2011 a las 6:30pm
Favor de llamar al 559-228-0411 para Reservar
Fig Garden Golf Course
Viernes, 12 de Junio, 2011
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Ya están disponibles los boletos y espacio para patrocinadores
del Almuerzo del día de la Amistad y Desfile de Modas!
Venga acompáñenos a honorar a
nuestras amistades que también
horraran a nuestros corazones muy
especiales! En este almuerzo que
está por venir podrá ver a algunos
de nuestros seres queridos con síndrome de Down escoltar a los mejores voluntarios, patrocinadores,
y representantes de agencias que
nos apoyan en un desfile de modas
que será muy prometedor.
También, daremos honor a un
Educador del año y a un Proveedor
de Servicios. Los honrados serán
seleccionados por medio de nominaciones de los padres. Vea la
información del articulo para que
sepa como nominar a un educador
o proveedor de servicio, que ha
hecho una diferencia muy significativa en la vida de su ser querido
con síndrome de Down.
El evento se llevará a cabo el Seaboard 12 de Febrero del 2011, las
puertas se abrirán a las 10:30 am y
el almuerzo será a las 11:30 am.
El lugar será en el International
Catering localizado en el 4277 N.
West Ave. En Fresno. Podrá comprar los boletos o bajar la forma de
registración por medio de nuestra
página web www.dsacc.org y también puede mandar la forma por
correo o por fax.
También puede comprar los boletos en la oficina de DSACC. Los
boletos son $35.00 por persona. El
costo en la puerta será de$50.00
(si es que hay espacio disponible).
Hay dos niveles de patrocina
miento.
El de corazón de oro por
$1,000.00 o más. A los patrocinadores se les hará reconocimiento
durante el evento, y tendrán publicidad por medio de nuestra revista
de DSACC. Los Patrocinadores del
Corazón de Oro pueden escoger
a uno de sus representantes para
que participe en el desfile de modas y también recibirá 10 boletos
para el evento.
El nivel de Azul es por $500.00.
A los patrocinadores se les hará
reconocimiento durante el programa, y por medio de nuestra
revista de DSACC. El patrocinador
del nivel Azul recibirá 4 boletos
para el evento.
El vestuario del modelaje será
proveído por Patrick James Men’s
Clothing, Coldwater Creek of Fig
Garden Village, Old Navy, Espi’s
Kids of Visalia and Verdalee.
Gracias a nuestros primeros patrocianadores: Dr. and Mrs. Sukhjit
Purewal, The Allshouse Family,
Daniel and Jami De La Cerda of
Diamond Learning Center, International Catering, Snapshot Media,
Volt Entertainment, Eye-Q Cares
philanthropy team, and Orloff
Jewelers.
Condecoraciones del Educador y Proveedor de Servicio del año!
Para los Padres Solamente, por
favor tome el tiempo para nominar a un educador o proveedor
de servicio el cual haya hecho un
gran esfuerzo en mejorar la calidad
de vida para su ser querido con
síndrome de Down. La siguiente
información debe de estar incluida
en sus nominaciones:
En la pagina uno incluya el nombre del educador o proveedor de
servicio, lugar de trabajo e información de contacto, dé su nombre
y número de teléfono también
denos el nombre de su ser querido
con síndrome de Down.
Para la nominación, en una página no más de dos hojas de doble
renglón, describa por qué usted
piensa que su nominado/a debe
ser seleccionado/a para darle este
honor. Las nominaciones serán
hechas por un panel de jueces
independientes los cuales no tendrán ninguna información de los
nominados para que sean justos al
escoger. Estos son unos ejemplos
que le podrán ayudar a seleccionar
a su nominado- como el esmero
en ayudarle y abogar por su hijo,
inclusión y durante el IEP, profesionalismo, otros reconocimientos
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comunitarios que haya obtenido,
habilidad para comunicarse, etc.
Buena suerte con sus nominaciones y haga nota que DEBEN SER
RECIVIDAS EN NUESTRA OFICINA
NO MAS TARDE DEL Miércoles 19
de enero, del 2011. Podrá mandar
las nominaciones por correo o
dejarlas en nuestra oficina, o por
email a [email protected] o por
fax a 559-228-0414.
Nota: Los Honorados serán seleccionados
y notificados para el 28 de Enero del 2011
Los seleccionados recibirán dos boletos
para el almuerzo uno para ellos y otro
para la persona que los nomino.
Kid’s Korner Answers
☻Row 1: #2 because it is a giraffe and the others are
reptiles.
☻ Row 2: #4 because it is a panda bear and the
others are fish.
☻Row 3: #3 because it is a butterfly and the others
are birds.
☻Row 4: #2 because it is a bird and the others are
insects.
*Photo Credit: Thomas Ovalle Photography
Sweetheart Dance
Friday, February 18, 2011
7pm to 9:30pm
Break the Barriers
8555 N. Cedar Ave., Fresno, 93720
(NW Corner Cedar & Teague)
559-432-6292
Dress Attire: Evening Wear (Gentlemen are asked to
wear slacks with a nice button-down shirt and a tie and
ladies are asked to wear a nice dress.)
This year’s dance has a special twist... Please join us for
an elegant evening of dancing where you will focus on
manners and etiquette in a social setting. You will also
learn how to ballroom dance!
We ask that you bring NO snacks.
To attend the dance, you need to bring two
non-perishable food items to donate to a food bank.
Music by Jimmie Villa of Timeless Entertainment
Proudly sponsored by...
Break The Barriers
Down Syndrome Association of Central California
Exceptional Parents Unlimited SOAR
Center for Independent Living
Diamond Learning Center
*Photo Credit: Thomas Ovalle Photography
Resources:
IEP Education:
http://www.theupsideofdowns.org/education/iep
Public Benefits for Individuals with Disabilities:
http://www.eparent.com/uploads/1/Planning_Ahead_For_When_Your_Special_Child_
Turns_18.pdf
Important Health Care Act Provisions to Take Effect Soon:
http://www.familiesusa.org/health-reform-central/september-23/
Disability is Natural - Article: “Interdependence”
http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/newsletters/404-interdependence
11
Sweetheart Luncheon & Fashion Show
Saturday, February 12, 2011
10:30am - Registration, Social Hour, Silent Auction
11:30am - Fashion Show & Lunch
International Catering - 4277 N. West Ave., Fresno, 93705
Return Service Requested
4277 W. Richert Ave. Suite 102
Fresno, CA 93722
Fresno, CA
Permit No. 2383
PAID
Nonprofit
Organization
US Postage